Thirman Milner (born October 29, 1933)

Milner was the first black mayor of Hartford, and in New England according to the Hartford Courant. Born in Hartford, Milner was attending New York University when he heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speak. After hearing and meeting Dr. King, Milner decided to become a civil rights activist....

Milner was the first black mayor of Hartford, and in New England according to the Hartford Courant. Born in Hartford, Milner was attending New York University when he heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speak. After hearing and meeting Dr. King, Milner decided to become a civil rights activist.... (Patrick Raycraft/Hartford Courant)

Milner was the first black mayor of Hartford, and in New England according to the Hartford Courant. Born in Hartford, Milner was attending New York University when he heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., speak. After hearing and meeting Dr. King, Milner decided to become a civil rights activist....